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Well I looked at this picture of the model with different wheels and thought hmm.
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You’re absolutely right. I will try to see if anyone is interested. Thanks
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Since I had no takers on replicating this I decided to build another one. Still need to do more work to it but I’m getting there. I will try my luck at casting this in the future.
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Hey Ace here’s the reason I decided I needed another one. I want to make one stock and one a little different. Lol
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I want one too. Hopefully I can get someone to do it. I’ve made small parts out of resin before, never tried to do a car body. I may have to try just to see if I can do it without destroying the original.
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My take on the most famous ‘55 gasser street machine’…
customsrus replied to OldNYJim's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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Any casters local to KCK wanting to produce this. 1954 Pontiac bonneville special. I do have a buck for the canopy.
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Thanks for the info. I may have to find a local caster for this.
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Any suggestions on what resin kits are best for casting car bodies. Thanks
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Another attempt on making the canopy. This time it came out ok. The fit is good and I will still have to make the window frame. I ordered some PET plastic should be here in the next few days. If all else fails this one will have to do.
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Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated.
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Ok. I’ll look it up. Thanks
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Wow that engine looks fantastic
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Never tried PLA plastics may have to try it. Thanks for the suggestion.
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I don’t know anyone that has a larger vac former. The surface on vac comet is about 5 inches. I’ve done several pieces including other windows and have had no issues. I do have a heat gun so I might try to form the canopy with it. Wish me luck.
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Excellent work
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This is what I mean by failed attempts to form the canopy. No matter what thickness of material I’m using it comes out so thin I can put my finger through it just by handing the piece.
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Here’s a picture of the buck and the vacuum former I’m using.
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Thanks for your comment
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Tell me about it. This thing is driving me crazy
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Lol
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Got a little bit done today. Made some accessories parts for the motor such as pulleys, alternator brackets, power steering pump and an a/c unit. Got to have air with the bubble top. Lol. Hemi will mate up to a GM transmission. Will have to make a trans adapter at some point.
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I have my wife bringing different types of plastic containers from the grocery store. So far nothing has worked out. If all else fails I may have to go a different route on the canopy. I have a few futura canopies left. Lol
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Thanks for your comments. I may have to try the baseball cards. Everything else I’ve tried doesn’t seem to work.
